Samson vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Samson Rank #523

Alden Rank #577

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Samson or Alden more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Samson and Alden mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Alden boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.